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Just thought y'all should know about the increasing familiarity with Smugmug. Wearing the regular and pro straps invites questions about what Smugmug is but more importantly comments about what a great site and how can they order prints from the site.
I typically make an album and print the url on a business card that I hand out at the event. Never yet failed to get sales. Go Baldy...
I have been using the previously distributed SmugMug straps on all my cameras, and they work well.
I got my first SmugMugPro strap at the second Silicon Valley SMUG meeting. I really like the non-slip finish and springy action of the strap. I proudly put it on my latest DSLR
The SmugMug Pro strap really worked well - until the plastic buckle on one end snapped, dropping the camera and lens on the ground. That was the first failure. The other camera I was carrying at the time had the older strap with heavier equipment - still no problem.
I've just had a second failure of a buckle on another SmugMugPro strap with exactly the same results - camera and lens on the ground. Again, the other camera I was carrying at the time had the older strap with heavier equipment - still no problem.
I would strongly suggest that, as a preventive measure, the loose end of the strap looped through the camera attachment be tied off with a knot above the buckle to prevent the camera from slipping off the strap when the buckle fails (which it apparently will do).
I love the SmugMug Pro straps, but the buckles aren't sturdy enough to protect my equipment.
-George Hamma, SVSMUG
I have yet to receive my SMpro strap in the mail but currently use the normal strap. I have also yet to have a problem with this normal strap even when mated to larger/heavier lenses.
Just to make sure, are you saying that the SMpro straps in your experience was not as sturdy (in terms of the buckle where you loop the strap around) as the normal one? If that was the case I think I'll open rip open the Canon strap that came with the camera and re-use the buckle from that when using it with the new SMpro strap.
Just making sure and thanks for the tip. You could have easily saved us all some bucku-moneys.
I'm still waiting on my Pro strap as well. I haven't had an issue with my other Smugmug strap, but do have my concerns that it will support the weight of a Canon 7D with a Canon f2.8 300mm lens without tearing the soft materials.
Pro Strap
Just got my new strap and was disappointed after openning the package, only to find the standard strap. I have a pro account and was looking forward to the new, great looking pro strap. Don't get me wrong I love the strap, but i already had the standard strap.
Just got my new strap and was disappointed after openning the package, only to find the standard strap. I have a pro account and was looking forward to the new, great looking pro strap. Don't get me wrong I love the strap, but i already had the standard strap.
FavoriteMoments.net
Ordered mine in February. Also have two pro accounts.
I contacted support and they told me that they are out of stock of the Pro straps and to fill out the free stuff form again. :shrug:
I would have rather not gotten the old strap and kept my place in line.
Ordered mine in February. Also have two pro accounts.
I contacted support and they told me that they are out of stock of the Pro straps and to fill out the free stuff form again. :shrug:
I would have rather not gotten the old strap and kept my place in line.
Me to, I appreciate the thought but really wanted the Pro strap and don't mind waiting. Thanks for the response, guess i request again.
I also concur........actually there should be a box or something to tic to let them know that not to waste a perfectly good strap and postage and that we'll wait on the pro strap......mine will not go to waste as i give them away to people who ask me about Smugmug so it is advertising but still...........
I have been using the previously distributed SmugMug straps on all my cameras, and they work well.
I got my first SmugMugPro strap at the second Silicon Valley SMUG meeting. I really like the non-slip finish and springy action of the strap. I proudly put it on my latest DSLR
The SmugMug Pro strap really worked well - until the plastic buckle on one end snapped, dropping the camera and lens on the ground. That was the first failure. The other camera I was carrying at the time had the older strap with heavier equipment - still no problem.
I've just had a second failure of a buckle on another SmugMugPro strap with exactly the same results - camera and lens on the ground. Again, the other camera I was carrying at the time had the older strap with heavier equipment - still no problem.
I would strongly suggest that, as a preventive measure, the loose end of the strap looped through the camera attachment be tied off with a knot above the buckle to prevent the camera from slipping off the strap when the buckle fails (which it apparently will do).
I love the SmugMug Pro straps, but the buckles aren't sturdy enough to protect my equipment.
-George Hamma, SVSMUG
Wow - yes, this is exactly what happened to me. The clasp or loop buckle thing gave out. It happened on one side and I tied it, but weeks later the other buckle broke as well.
Both times, I happened to have my hand on the flash, and when I felt it start to slip I grabbed on and saved the camera from hitting the concrete.
I love everything about the look and feel of the strap, but those buckles need to be made of plastic-coated metal.
Wow - yes, this is exactly what happened to me. The clasp or loop buckle thing gave out. It happened on one side and I tied it, but weeks later the other buckle broke as well.
Both times, I happened to have my hand on the flash, and when I felt it start to slip I grabbed on and saved the camera from hitting the concrete.
I love everything about the look and feel of the strap, but those buckles need to be made of plastic-coated metal.
You're the 2nd or 3rd person to say that. I just received my SM Prostrap a week ago and have not yet used it. I'm planning on using the buckle from the stock Canon strap that came with the camera in place of the one from the SMPro strap.
In my own opinion however, the normal SM strap looks nicer. Although the SMPro strap looks 'pro' when it says pro on it, the normal one has that MS-Sans font with the green ": D" logo, which the prostrap doesn't have. I think that looks cooler. Plus the buckle on the older ones are not prone to breaking, which is a definite plus.
Its a good suggestion to tie the ends off. I would simply sow the ends off to make sure the camera/lens doesn't fall off or use the stock Canon strap's buckles instead, they should have similar widths.
Wow - yes, this is exactly what happened to me. The clasp or loop buckle thing gave out. It happened on one side and I tied it, but weeks later the other buckle broke as well.
Both times, I happened to have my hand on the flash, and when I felt it start to slip I grabbed on and saved the camera from hitting the concrete.
I love everything about the look and feel of the strap, but those buckles need to be made of plastic-coated metal.
Thanks for this feedback. I am working directly with the manufacturing company to get a stronger buckle for the next version.
Ordered mine (now) 3 days ago (it's midnight)... soooo excited! Had been reading old forum posts over at PhotoCamel and POTN about it... finally joined SmugMug (recent camera acquisition wiped out funds)... and immediately ordered the strap.
Wow - yes, this is exactly what happened to me. The clasp or loop buckle thing gave out. It happened on one side and I tied it, but weeks later the other buckle broke as well. ...
I love everything about the look and feel of the strap, but those buckles need to be made of plastic-coated metal.
Exactly the same here. The plastic buckle broke and had to tie it to continue shooting.
I've had a smugmug strap for a while now, tis great
All i want now is some smugmug stickers, been trying for ages, all smugmug support said was to go to the free stuff page and register, but if i do that i'll also get another strap, which i don't want to do as it will deprive a needier smuggy of their strap.
I've had a smugmug strap for a while now, tis great
All i want now is some smugmug stickers, been trying for ages, all smugmug support said was to go to the free stuff page and register, but if i do that i'll also get another strap, which i don't want to do as it will deprive a needier smuggy of their strap.
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Just thought y'all should know about the increasing familiarity with Smugmug. Wearing the regular and pro straps invites questions about what Smugmug is but more importantly comments about what a great site and how can they order prints from the site.
I typically make an album and print the url on a business card that I hand out at the event. Never yet failed to get sales. Go Baldy...
Deacon
D200
NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 D
Tamron SP AF90mm f/2.8 Di 1:1
Welcome to my NEW website!
Mr. Christoferson
I have yet to receive my SMpro strap in the mail but currently use the normal strap. I have also yet to have a problem with this normal strap even when mated to larger/heavier lenses.
Just to make sure, are you saying that the SMpro straps in your experience was not as sturdy (in terms of the buckle where you loop the strap around) as the normal one? If that was the case I think I'll open rip open the Canon strap that came with the camera and re-use the buckle from that when using it with the new SMpro strap.
Just making sure and thanks for the tip. You could have easily saved us all some bucku-moneys.
www.tangojulietphotography.com
http://plusdave.com
OneTwoFiftieth | Portland, Oregon | Modern Portraiture
My Equipment:
Bodies: Canon 50D, Canon EOS 1
Lenses: Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS, Canon 50mm f/1.4, Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro, Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8
Lighting: Canon 580EXII, Canon 420 EX, 12" Reflector, Pocket Wizard Plus II (3), AB800 (3), Large Softbox
Stability: Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 Tripod, Manfrotto 488RC4 Ball Head, Manfrotto 679B Monopod
www.ivarborst.nl & smugmug
It is. I want the logo! :ivar
OneTwoFiftieth | Portland, Oregon | Modern Portraiture
My Equipment:
Bodies: Canon 50D, Canon EOS 1
Lenses: Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS, Canon 50mm f/1.4, Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro, Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8
Lighting: Canon 580EXII, Canon 420 EX, 12" Reflector, Pocket Wizard Plus II (3), AB800 (3), Large Softbox
Stability: Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 Tripod, Manfrotto 488RC4 Ball Head, Manfrotto 679B Monopod
Just got my new strap and was disappointed after openning the package, only to find the standard strap. I have a pro account and was looking forward to the new, great looking pro strap. Don't get me wrong I love the strap, but i already had the standard strap.
FavoriteMoments.net
I contacted support and they told me that they are out of stock of the Pro straps and to fill out the free stuff form again. :shrug:
I would have rather not gotten the old strap and kept my place in line.
http://plusdave.com
Me to, I appreciate the thought but really wanted the Pro strap and don't mind waiting. Thanks for the response, guess i request again.
I concur.
OneTwoFiftieth | Portland, Oregon | Modern Portraiture
My Equipment:
Bodies: Canon 50D, Canon EOS 1
Lenses: Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS, Canon 50mm f/1.4, Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro, Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8
Lighting: Canon 580EXII, Canon 420 EX, 12" Reflector, Pocket Wizard Plus II (3), AB800 (3), Large Softbox
Stability: Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 Tripod, Manfrotto 488RC4 Ball Head, Manfrotto 679B Monopod
Both times, I happened to have my hand on the flash, and when I felt it start to slip I grabbed on and saved the camera from hitting the concrete.
I love everything about the look and feel of the strap, but those buckles need to be made of plastic-coated metal.
You're the 2nd or 3rd person to say that. I just received my SM Prostrap a week ago and have not yet used it. I'm planning on using the buckle from the stock Canon strap that came with the camera in place of the one from the SMPro strap.
In my own opinion however, the normal SM strap looks nicer. Although the SMPro strap looks 'pro' when it says pro on it, the normal one has that MS-Sans font with the green ": D" logo, which the prostrap doesn't have. I think that looks cooler. Plus the buckle on the older ones are not prone to breaking, which is a definite plus.
Its a good suggestion to tie the ends off. I would simply sow the ends off to make sure the camera/lens doesn't fall off or use the stock Canon strap's buckles instead, they should have similar widths.
http://plusdave.com
Thanks for this feedback. I am working directly with the manufacturing company to get a stronger buckle for the next version.
Thanks,
Markham
www.twitter.com/markhambennett
Nikon d700, sb-600 external flash Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM, AF NIKKOR 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 D, AF-S NIKKOR 18-70mm 1:3.5-4.5 G, AF Promaster Macro
Using photography to pay for engineering school is a bad business plan.
Oh yeah, and this is my 1st post on Dgrin!
gspep.smugmug.com & steendorp.smugmug.com
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All i want now is some smugmug stickers, been trying for ages, all smugmug support said was to go to the free stuff page and register, but if i do that i'll also get another strap, which i don't want to do as it will deprive a needier smuggy of their strap.
what to do
I also agree with this...
OneTwoFiftieth | Portland, Oregon | Modern Portraiture
My Equipment:
Bodies: Canon 50D, Canon EOS 1
Lenses: Canon 10-22mm f/3.5-4.5, Canon 24-105mm f/4L IS, Canon 50mm f/1.4, Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro, Canon MP-E 65mm f/2.8
Lighting: Canon 580EXII, Canon 420 EX, 12" Reflector, Pocket Wizard Plus II (3), AB800 (3), Large Softbox
Stability: Manfrotto 190CXPRO3 Tripod, Manfrotto 488RC4 Ball Head, Manfrotto 679B Monopod
Shades of Hyperion photography
Extraordinary photos can not be had standing where everyone else is standing, looking where everyone else is looking
Nikon d700, sb-600 external flash Sigma 50mm f/1.4 EX DG HSM, AF NIKKOR 70-300mm 1:4-5.6 D, AF-S NIKKOR 18-70mm 1:3.5-4.5 G, AF Promaster Macro
Using photography to pay for engineering school is a bad business plan.
D200
NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 D
Tamron SP AF90mm f/2.8 Di 1:1
Welcome to my NEW website!
Mr. Christoferson
D200
NIKKOR 50mm f/1.4 D
Tamron SP AF90mm f/2.8 Di 1:1
Welcome to my NEW website!
Mr. Christoferson
Philly - three months ago.